Indian Journal of Anatomy

Introduction: The right atrioventricular orifice is guarded by the tricuspid valve comprising three leaflets, from which the name ‘tricuspid’ is derived. The variations in the structural orientation of the tricuspid leaflets as the occurrence of accessory leaflets poses a major problem during surgeries related to the tricuspid valve.
Methods:The study sample consists of 100 formalin fixed adult human heart available in the Department of Anatomy & department of Forensic Medicine of Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru. The parameters were noted meticulously and the data processed.
Results: In this study, typical 3 leaflets were present in 42%, four leaflets in 42%, five leaflets in 13%, six leaflets in 2 % and seven leaflets in 1 % of heart specimens. 64.1 % accessory leaflets were present between posterior and septal leaflet, 24.3 % of accessory leaflet between anterior and posterior lealet and in 11.53 % of accessory leaflets were present between septal and anterior leaflet. The length of accessory leaflet were found to be 9.09±0.19 mm.
Conclusion: On the basis of the result of the present study it is suggested that the typical three cuspidal leaflets of right atrioventricular valve is relatively uncommon with frequent occurrences of accessory leaflets. The multicuspidal form of the tricuspidal the valve raises the concern about understanding the functional and physiological significance of accessory leaflets

Background: Celiac ganglia play a major role in pain management of chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Celiac ganglia/plexus block is used in the management of chronic upper abdominal pain. Inconsistent result of the block may be due to the variation in the vertebral level of the celiac ganglion. The study was conducted with aim of finding the vertebral level of the ganglion in order to establish a predictable pattern for the neurolysis of celiac ganglion and plexus.

Background: Knowledge of Anatomy of the hip is important in number of surgical procedures like Reconstruction of the acetabulum. In patients with significant acetabular bone deficiency remains a major challenge in total hip arthroplasty. Appropriate anatomic concepts for surgery to treat femoroacetabular impingement require a precise appreciation of the native acetabular anatomy. Since the acetabulum is various shape, width or depth, joint congruences are frequent with minor anatomical variations in the shape of the acetabulum. Hence the present study was undertaken as controversies still exist on the importance of these variations and to prevent problems following surgical procedures such as acetabular reconstruction and femoroacetabular impingement

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to obtain Cadaveric Bones from a Dried Cadaver which was decomposed from a donated body. Left in a tub for 2-3 years as not able to dispose the dried up cadaver this study was attempted based on one article for obtaining the bones for study for the undergraduate students and preservation as museum specimen for this college.